CyberLink Media Suite 9 Owner's manual

CyberLink Media Suite

User’s Guide

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permission of CyberLink Corporation.

To the extent allowed by law, CyberLink Media Suite IS PROVIDED “AS IS”,

WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING

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International Headquarters

Mailing Address

CyberLink Corporation

15F, #100, Minchiuan Road, Shindian City

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Telephone

886-2-8667-1298

Fax

886-2-8667-1300

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Contents

Introduction............................................. 1

CyberLink Media Suite Programs ...................................................................... 1

The PowerStarter Program ............................................................................ 2

Version Table ............................................................................................................7

System Requirements ...........................................................................................8

Movie..................................................... 11

Playing Movie Discs .............................................................................................12

Supported Disc Types and Formats ..........................................................12

Playback Controls ............................................................................................12

Playback Features ............................................................................................15

Settings ...............................................................................................................21

Online Movie Information .................................................................................22

MoovieLive ........................................................................................................22

Video ..................................................... 23

Playing Video Files ................................................................................................24

Supported Video File Formats ....................................................................24

Creating Video Playlists .................................................................................25

Capturing Videos ..................................................................................................25

Captured Content ...........................................................................................26

Organizing Videos ................................................................................................27

Using the Library .............................................................................................27

Enhancing Videos .................................................................................................28

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Trimming Videos .............................................................................................29

Making Video Fixes .........................................................................................29

Fine Tuning Videos .........................................................................................29

Viewing the Edit Log ......................................................................................30

Advanced Editing of Videos ..............................................................................30

Creating Video Discs ............................................................................................31

Burning HDV/DV Videos .....................................................................................32

Uploading Videos .................................................................................................33

Uploading Videos to YouTube ...................................................................33

Uploading Videos to Facebook ..................................................................34

Photo ..................................................... 35

Importing Photos ..................................................................................................36

Organizing Photos ................................................................................................36

Using the Library .............................................................................................37

Tagging Faces ...................................................................................................38

Fixing and Enhancing Photos ...........................................................................40

Making Photo Fixes ........................................................................................41

Fine Tuning Photos .........................................................................................41

Adding Photo Effects .....................................................................................41

Viewing the Edit Log ......................................................................................42

Playing Slideshows ...............................................................................................42

Creating Slideshows ............................................................................................43

Creating Slideshow DVDs ..................................................................................45

Create Disc Window .......................................................................................45

Creating Photo Gallery Discs ............................................................................47

Creating and Burning Photo Gallery Discs .............................................47

Printing Photos ......................................................................................................49

Uploading Photos .................................................................................................50

Uploading Photos to Flickr ..........................................................................50

Uploading Photos to Facebook .................................................................50

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Music ..................................................... 53

Playing Music ..........................................................................................................54

Creating Music Playlists .................................................................................55

Making a Music Disc .............................................................................................55

Burning a Music Disc ......................................................................................55

Ripping an Audio CD ...........................................................................................57

Editing Your Audio ...............................................................................................57

Adding Audio into the Library ....................................................................57

Editing Audio ....................................................................................................58

Audio Effects .....................................................................................................60

Exporting Audio ...............................................................................................61

Data & Backup ...................................... 63

Making a Data Disc ...............................................................................................64

Duplicating a Data Disc ......................................................................................65

Duplicating a Movie DVD ...................................................................................66

Backing Up and Restoring Your PC ................................................................67

Backing Up Data ..............................................................................................67

Restoring Data ..................................................................................................69

Device.................................................... 71

Converting and Transferring Media to Devices .........................................72

Utilities .................................................. 75

Creating a Disc Image .........................................................................................76

Burning a Disc Image ...........................................................................................77

Extracting Files From a Disc Image .................................................................78

Erasing a Disc ..........................................................................................................79

Printing a Disc Label ............................................................................................80

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Step 1 - Select a Label Type .........................................................................80

Step 2 - Edit Disc Information .....................................................................81

Step 3 - Edit Layout .........................................................................................81

Step 4 - Print ......................................................................................................81

Burning DVD Folders ...........................................................................................82

Re-editing Video Discs ........................................................................................82

Advanced Disc Utilities .......................................................................................83

Technical Support.................................. 85

Before Contacting Technical Support ...........................................................85

Web Support ..........................................................................................................86

Index ..................................................... 87

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Chapter 1:

Introduction

Welcome to CyberLink Media Suite, the all-in-one multimedia suite that opens up

the world of digital entertainment on your PC.

Using CyberLink Media Suite you can perform the following functions, and more:

• play discs, video files, and music with the world's #1 playback software on the

PC.

• burn music or data discs in a variety of formats.

• edit videos with a powerful editing tool that provides unlimited move-making

possibilities.

• convert* photos, videos, and audio to other media formats and transfer them

to portable devices.

• access the unlimited content available for download to use in your creations

from Flickr, Freesound, and DirectorZone.

• author Blu-ray Disc*, AVCHD*, and DVD discs with motion menus.

• organize your photos with features such as face tagging, or use them to create

dazzling slideshows and photo gallery discs.

• record, trim, cut, and add effects to your audio files that you want to use in your

video editing or share with friends

• share your photos on Flickr and Facebook, and upload your videos to YouTube

or Facebook.

• back up and restore your data.

• create and print disc labels.

• access useful disc tools (erase discs, create and burn disc images).

Note: * available in CyberLink Media Suite Ultra and Pro versions only.

CyberLink Media Suite Programs

You access all the CyberLink Media Suite programs through the CyberLink

PowerStarter interface. It provides easy access to all of the CyberLink software on

your PC, for whatever task you have at hand. From managing your media files and

creating movies, to organizing your disc content, burning discs and much more.

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The PowerStarter Program

CyberLink PowerStarter is the complete portal for all of your CyberLink software.

CyberLink PowerStarter helps you work with your media using a task-based

approach, launch your CyberLink software programs all from one convenient

location, or easily upgrade/update any of these programs.

Menu Icons

Clicking a menu icon reveals a list of features and functions you can choose from,

and provides instant and direct access to all of your CyberLink programs.

Function Icons

Menu Icons

Quick Access Buttons

Movie

Data & Backup

Photo

Utilities

Video Music Device

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Click the menu icon that corresponds to the type of media you want to access or

features you want to explore.

Movie

From the Movie menu you can watch movies on a disc or play back

videos files on your hard drive. You can also use the advisor tool to

check the Blu-ray and 3D compatibility of your current system, or view

movie information on MoovieLive.com.

Video

In the Video menu you can capture and import videos from a variety

of sources, and then edit them into creative movie productions. You

can then author discs with professional looking menus, or share your

videos with the world by uploading them to the Internet.

Photo

The Photo menu contains a variety of functions for importing,

managing, fixing, and touching up your photos. Features also include

the creation of slideshows, the authoring of photo discs, and the

sharing and printing of your photos.

Music

Within Music you can play back your music or burn it to a disc in a

variety of formats. You can also rip the music from an audio disc to

your hard drive, and edit and enhance your digital audio files with rich

effects.

Data & Backup

Access the Data & Backup menu to burn data files to a variety of

different disc types. You can also copy your data and movie discs, or

back up all of the important data on your computer and then restore it

when required.

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Device

Select the Device menu to convert and transfer media on your

computer to connected devices, such as mobile phones or portable

media players. You can also view online tutorials that outline the

procedure for transferring media to portables devices.

Utilities

Use the Utilities menu to manage your discs by creating, burning or

extracting files from disc images. You can also erase rewritable discs,

edit some video discs, burn DVD folders to disc, or design and print

disc labels.

Function Icons

Select one of the menu icons to reveal all the available functions and tasks you can

perform using your CyberLink software. Select any of the functions to open the

corresponding software program and complete the specified task, or access the

requested feature.

Quick Access Buttons

CyberLink PowerStarter also includes the following buttons that provide access to

the Favorites, CyberLink Products, About, and Preferences windows.

Favorites

Preferences

About

CyberLink Products

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Favorites

You can add the functions and programs you use most often into the Favorites

menu, so you can quickly and easily access them when required. Click the

button to view the Favorites menu.

By default, this window is empty, but you can add a function or program to the

Favorites menu by doing this:

1. Click the menu icon to display the function/program you want to add to your

favorites.

2. Hover your mouse over the function/program and then click .

Note: if you would like to remove a function/program from your favorites, hover over it

in the Favorites menu and then click .

CyberLink Products

To view a list of the CyberLink programs installed on your computer, click . You

can then select any of the program names to open the corresponding software.

Note: the specific programs available within CyberLink PowerStarter is dependent on

the products installed on your computer and the versions you purchased.

About

Click to display CyberLink PowerStarter version information.

Preferences

To configure the behavior of the CyberLink PowerStarter program, click the

button, and then set your desired preferences.

• Return to PowerStarter after you close a program: select this option to

return to the CyberLink PowerStarter main window after you close a program

you accessed through the program portal.

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• Automatically check for the latest version: select this option if you want

CyberLink PowerStarter to automatically check for newer versions of the

installed software programs every 14 days. When new versions are available,

the corresponding Update and Upgrade buttons in the Upgrade window are

enabled.

• Receive CyberLink product information: allows you to enable/disable banner

and running text in the About window.

• Display language: select the Use system default language option to use the

same language as your current operating system language, or select the other

option and manually select the UI language from the drop down list that you

want to use.

Upgrading/Updating CyberLink Software

Select the button to access the Upgrade/Update window, where you can view

product version information for the CyberLink programs currently installed on

your computer. They are listed in a table, along with the current version number,

and buttons indicating whether or not there is a free update or an upgrade for the

software available.

When enabled, click on in the Update column to open a page that lets you

download the latest patch update for the corresponding software.

You may also click on in the Upgrade column to open a page that allows you

to upgrade a specific product, when available.

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Version Table

The following table shows the differences between the available versions of

CyberLink Media Suite 9.0.

Note: some functions or programs may not be available in the version of CyberLink

Media Suite that you have installed on your computer. For information on the features

contained in specific programs, see that program’s readme or help file.

Product CMS 9.0 Ultra CMS 9.0 Pro CMS 9.0 Centra

PowerDVD 10.0 BD Express 10.0 Standard 3D 10.0 Standard

PowerDirector 8.0 Ultra 8.0 Ultra 8.0 Deluxe

Power2Go 7.0 DE 7.0 DE 7.0 DE

MediaEspresso 6.0 Deluxe 6.0 Deluxe --

PowerProducer 5.5 Ultra 5.5 Ultra 5.5 Standard

PowerBackup 2.6 Standard 2.6 Standard 2.6 Standard

PowerDVD Copy 1.5 Standard 1.5 Standard 1.5 Standard

MediaShow 5.0 Deluxe 5.0 Deluxe 5.0 Deluxe

LabelPrint 2.5 Standard 2.5 Standard 2.5 Standard

Instant Burn 5.0 Standard 5.0 Standard 5.0 Standard

PhotoNow 1.0 Standard 1.0 Standard 1.0 Standard

WaveEditor 1.0 Standard 1.0 Standard 1.0 Standard

PowerStarter 9.0 9.0 9.0

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System Requirements

The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for

working with the programs. You may find that your system, while meeting these

recommended minimums, requires expanded capacity for some tasks.

Minimum System Requirements

OS • Microsoft Windows 7, Vista*, and XP SP3* (Windows XP

Service Pack 3 is required).

Screen

Resolution

• 1024 x 768, 16-bit color or above.

Display Device Minimum:

• HDCP compliant display for digital output.

display:

• NVIDIA 3D Vision*, 3D Ready HDTV, or Micro-polarizer

LCD, and matching 3D glasses, are required** for 3D

playback.

**Note: 3D playback is possible without a 3D compatible

display device with anaglyph red/cyan glasses only.

Memory Minimum:

• 512 MB required (1 GB or above recommended).

HD editing, Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray playback:

• 2 GB or above recommended.

HDD Space Minimum:

• 5 GB required (400 MB for SmartSound Quicktracks

Library)

Disc burning:

• DVD: 10 GB (20 GB recommended) required.

• Blu-ray Disc/AVCHD: 60 GB (100 GB recommended)

required for Blu-ray Disc/AVCHD production

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CPU Media playback:

• TrueTheater : Pentium D 950 (3.0 GHz), AMD Athlon

64 X2 3800+ or above.

• Blu-ray Disc: Pentium 4 541 (3.2 GHz), AMD Athlon 64 X2

3800+ or above.

• Blu-ray with hardware acceleration: Intel Pentium

D 950 (3.0 GHz), AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ (2.4 GHz) or

above.

• Blu-ray without hardware acceleration: Intel Core 2

Duo E6750 (2.66GHz), AMD Phenom 9450 (2.10GHz) or

above.

Producing (video file render):

• DVD Quality (MPEG-2) Profiles: Pentium 4 2.2 GHz or

AMD Athlon XP 2200+.

• High Quality (MPEG-4 and Streaming WMV,

QuickTime, RealVideo) Profiles: Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz or

AMD Athlon XP 2400+.

Disc burning:

• AVCHD and MPEG-2 HD (for Blu-ray Disc burning)

Profiles: Pentium Core 2 Duo E6400 or Athlon 64 X2

5000+.

VGA Media playback:

• DVD: AGP or PCI Express graphic accelerator supporting

DirectX 9.0 or above

• TrueTheater : Intel G45, ATI Radeon HD 2400, NVIDIA

GeForce 8800GT or above

• Blu-ray Disc: Intel G45, ATI Radeon HD 2400, NVIDIA

GeForce 7600GT or above

• Blu-ray with hardware acceleration: Intel Graphic

Media Accelerator HD (Intel Core i3/i5), NVIDIA GeForce

GTX 400, series and GeForce GT 240/320/330/340

• Blu-ray without hardware acceleration: Intel G45,

ATI Radeon HD 2400, NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT or above

Minimum System Requirements

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Note: * CyberLink PowerDVD with NVIDIA 3D Vision is not supported under Windows

XP.

DV • OHCI IEEE 1394 compliant device

Video

Capturing

Device

• PCI or USB1.0/2.0 capture device compliant with WDM

standard (i.e. PC Camera and TV tuner with WDM driver)

• DV camcorder connected via OHCI-compliant IEEE1394

(check CyberLink web site) for supported model list)

• DVD camcorder connected via USB 2.0 (check CyberLink

web site for supported model list)

• Sony MicroMV/AVCHD/HDV camcorder (check CyberLink

web site for supported model list)

Burning • A CD or DVD burner (CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW)

is required to burn VCD/DVD/SVCD/AVCHD titles

• A Blu-ray Disc recordable drive is required to burn Blu-ray

Disc titles

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Chapter 2:

Movie

CyberLink Media Suite provides access to CyberLink PowerDVD, a software disc

player with all the features and controls of a normal living room disc player. It

offers feature-rich navigation controls for an interactive and tailored viewing

experience.

CyberLink PowerDVD also provides instant access to all the movie information you

will need on MoovieLive.com.

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Playing Movie Discs

To start watching a movie disc, select the Play a Movie Disc function within the

Movie menu of CyberLink PowerStarter. CyberLink PowerDVD opens, displaying

the Movie tab.

Note: for a more detailed description of this program and its functions, please consult

the product’s help file.

When you insert a video disc (Blu-ray 3D Disc*, Blu-ray Disc*, DVD, VCD, SVCD) into

your disc drive, CyberLink PowerDVD plays it automatically. If there is a disc

already in your disc drive when you opened CyberLink PowerDVD, select the

Movie tab (BD*, DVD, VCD, etc.,) click , select the drive that contains the disc,

and then click the play button.

Note: * available in CyberLink Media Suite Ultra only.

Supported Disc Types and Formats

The optical disc formats that CyberLink PowerDVD supports are listed below:

Note: * available in CyberLink Media Suite Ultra only.

Playback Controls

CyberLink PowerDVD playback controls provide effortless navigation of discs and

other media, and easy access to all of the program’s main features.

Optical Disc Types File Formats

Blu-ray Discs/Blu-ray 3D Discs* BDAV, BDMV

DVD DVD-Video, AVCHD*, AVCREC*, DVD-VR,

DVD+VR

CD VCD, SVCD

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Main Controls

CyberLink PowerDVD main playback controls give you access to some of the most

commonly used functions. Depending on the type of media you are playing, the

playback controls display differently.

When playing back media, the main playback controls display as follows:

Button/Icon Hotkey Description

A Navigational slider Visually displays elapsed

playback time. Click along the

slider to jump to different times

in the movie, video, song, etc.

B Media playback

menu

When playing movie discs and

videos you can select subtitles,

set playback language, choose a

viewing angle, and much more.

C BookMark

Functions

BookMark your favorites scenes

of DVD movies and videos, and

access the BookMark Viewer.

D Settings Ctrl+C Provides access to CyberLink

PowerDVD settings.

E Previous P Returns to previous chapter.

F Stop S Stops playback of media.

G Next N Jumps to next chapter.

HMute Q Mute volume.

I Volume adjustment +,- Increase or decrease volume.

A B E

MQP ON L

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Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink PowerDVD.

J TrueTheater

effects*

Provides access to the

TrueTheater video effect

controls.

K Elapsed/remaining

time

Click to toggle between elapsed

and remaining playback time.

L Eject Ctrl+E Ejects the disc in the selected

disc drive.

M Enable 3D* Enable Blu-ray 3D Disc playback

and convert 2D movies to 3D

using TrueTheater 3D.

N Fast forward/Step

forward (when

paused)

T/F Fast forwards through the disc

content at incremental speeds.

When playback is paused, use

the

button or press F on your

keyboard to go to the next

frame of video.

O Play/Pause Enter/Space bar Plays and pauses media

playback.

P Rewind/Step

backward (when

paused)

B/E Reverses through disc content at

incremental speeds. When

playback is paused, use the

button or press E on your

keyboard to go to the previous

frame.

Q More Functions Provides access to more

functions, including the number

pad and extra buttons.

Button/Icon Hotkey Description

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